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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 364.85 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 364.85 and 89.15 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 364.85 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/364.85 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 364.85 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 32,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524.11/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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